The sport culture within a school—positive or negative—is built on:
- perceptions about sport and sport’s value (positive or negative)
- previous experience of individuals with sport (positive or negative)
- opportunities to collaborate with schools and sport organisations
- capabilities and resources that exist
- personal values
- student interests.
Undertaking these six steps will help counteract any negative culture and foster a positive and inclusive sport culture for young people.
- the existing values and beliefs about sport in the school;
- leadership support form the Principal and parent leaders;
- the benefits of sport, as it relates to the broader school and community values (i.e. academic);
- and deliver opportunities to maximise student interests and mitigate barriers;
- with surrounding schools and sport clubs to provide sporting opportunities that build community relationships;
- opportunities and stories of success with the school and community.